Rorion Gracie Reveals Why There Are So Many Names With “R” In The Gracie Family
Dec 07, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Have you ever noticed that the names of the members of the Gracie Family, for the most part, start with the letters R, C, and K? It’s a bit peculiar, right? So, why is this the case? The...
Renzo Gracie Reveals Family Secret To Avoiding Getting Triangled in the Arm-in Stack Pass
Dec 01, 2023BJJEE
The traditional beginner Gracie Jiu-Jitsu guard pass where you stack your opponent and put one hand in and one hand out and pass to the side is still being thought widely in BJJ academies. Now, many...
Rio de Janeiro Honors Robson Gracie With Public Landmark Naming
Dec 01, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In a significant move honoring the legacy of Jiu-Jitsu, Rio de Janeiro’s Mayor Eduardo Paes has officially approved for the naming of a public place after the late Grand Master Robson Gracie....
Kyra Gracie Demonstrates An Easy Arm Drag Takedown Setup
Nov 15, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to the stand-up game, not many BJJ practitioners can stand proudly and say that they feel super confident about it. Which is a big shame, as it’s really not that difficult to...
When Rickson Gracie Calmly Claimed He’d Finish Mike Tyson in Under 5 minutes
Nov 15, 2023BJJEE
Mike Tyson and Rickson Gracie are legends in their respective sports: boxing and Jiu-Jitsu. What would happen if they got into an altercation? Rickson Gracie was reported to have an undefeated record...
Rickson Gracie: “My Curiosity Always Overpowered My Fear”
Nov 14, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rickson Gracie is, arguably, the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner of all time… And the most legendary one. But not “just” because of his successes as an athlete. Rather,...
UFC Vet & Bjj Black Belt Tim Credeur on Rolling with Rickson Gracie: ‘He Took My Soul Away’
Nov 13, 2023BJJEE
Rickson Gracie is a legendary figure in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. There are countless stories of how good he was during his prime. There are many stories of Rickson Gracie manhandling...
UFC Co-Founder: Rorion Gracie Accused Rickson Gracie of Stealing Students
Nov 13, 2023BJJEE
In 1993, Art Davie created and co-produced the tournament which became the televised Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is currently giving interviews to promote his book ‘Is this legal’. I this...
Rickson Gracie On Why He Snubbed His Brother Rorion’s Red Belt Promotion
Nov 13, 2023BJJEE
Rickson Gracie has been traveling the world, doing a series of seminars. But one prominent thing about him is that he was spotted wearing his old coral belt and not the red belt that he was given two...
Royce Gracie: “My Father [Helio Gracie] Was Way Ahead Of Everybody”
Nov 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Royce Gracie, a name synonymous with the foundations of mixed martial arts (MMA), revolutionized the sport by showcasing the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His legendary victories in the...
How Roger Gracie Deals with a BJJ Black Belt 50 kg Heavier Than Him
Nov 02, 2023BJJEE
Have you ever had to deal with a training partner who is way bigger than you? We’re talking like 50 kilos heavier. Roger Gracie has and handled it – super slick. When the big guy came at...
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Rorion Gracie Shares His Thoughts
Oct 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Rorion Gracie is not just the oldest son of the legendary Helio Gracie, but he is also one of the most influential people in the world of Jiu-Jitsu himself. For example, not a lot of people know...
Roger Gracie Shows Details For The Perfect Cross Choke From Mount
Oct 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Roger Gracie is, for many, the greatest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete of all time. And how did he achieve that? By being a submission artist and by mastering the basics. By improving them to the point...
Rayron Gracie Shows A Great Way To Escape Side Control (& Take The Back)
Oct 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Getting stuck in Side Control is no fun… Especially against someone who knows what they’re doing and especially if you’re pinned down in the gi. Luckily however, there are some...
Comedian Ron Josol Fought Royce Gracie in a Gracie Challenge back in the 90’s
Oct 05, 2023BJJEE
The Gracie Challenge was an open invitation match initiated by members of the Gracie family. It aimed to showcase the effectiveness of their self-defense system, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, in comparison to...
Gordon Ryan Talks Roger Gracie: “I Consider Him The Best Of All Time”
Oct 05, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Gordon Ryan has emphasized several times that he doesn’t idolize anyone… But whom does he admire? Well, it would appear that the legendary Roger Gracie is one of those people. Here is...
Gracie, Cyborg, & More: Check Out The Full Roster Of Athletes For The ADXC 1
Sep 30, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
In a partnership with the AJP, the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) is almost here, bringing the strategy and intricacies of Jiu-Jitsu to an MMA cage with a ruleset that favors aggressive play....
Flashback: A Young Ralek Gracie’s Altercation with a Bully who Mocked his Sister
Sep 25, 2023BJJEE
Ralek Gracie, son of Rorion Gracie, and brother of Rener and Ryron, recently shared a video that effectively delivers an anti-bullying message while showcasing the effectiveness of Brazilian...
Rener Gracie Explains Why BJJ Is The Best Martial Art On The Planet
Sep 25, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
For how long have you been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? A month? A year? 10 years? More than that or something in between? Well, no matter how long you’ve been training, it’s probably...
Spectacular ADXC Debut Edition: Gracie vs. Henderson & Bahiense vs. Batista
Sep 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) arrives with an impressive card for its debut edition, on October 20th at the Mubadala Arena! The most prominent grappling athletes in the world will step...
Roger Gracie Has The Most Devastating Wrist Lock From Closed Guard
Sep 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s your opinion on Wrist Locks? Well, regardless of your answer, there is one thing that you cannot help but admit… And that’s that Wrist Locks are effective. And, when applied...
Rayron Gracie Has A Unique Side Control Hook Sweep
Sep 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
You still don’t know how to do the Butterfly Hook Sweep? Well, that’s alright – as long as you’re keen on learning it! Have you had enough with complicated techniques which have a seemingly...
Rayron Gracie Shows A Super Cool Side Control Escape (Flip Your Opponent)
Sep 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Staying safe and getting out of Side Control is a huge challenge for any beginner and a must-have skill in order to really master BJJ. When you’re significantly outweighed by your opponent,...
Ryron Gracie Talks Belt Promotions: “There Are Two Types Of People”
Sep 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What are your thoughts about getting promoted to the next belt level? Are you super excited about it and can’t wait to get to that next color… Or are you focused on training more than...
